Akira gets his chance: Two Blues stars out for Chiefs clash
Akira Ioane gets his first start against the Chiefs as the Blues suffer two injury blows.
Akira Ioane gets his first start against the Chiefs as the Blues suffer two injury blows.
Eden Park will have to pay tens of thousands to continue hosting afternoon rugby.
It's been 13 months since Bryn Gatland was told there was a chance he'd never play again.
Referees a major talking point after heavy penalty count in opening Super Rugby round.
The return of sport has captured the country's attention according to Sky viewing figures.
Perhaps the opening match of the 2020 Super Rugby season was a sign of things to come.
The Super Rugby fan who streaked at Forsyth Barr Stadium says it was "the best feeling".
England star Joe Marchant revealed just how athletic his Blues teammates are.
Auckland outfit bear brunt of brutal Kiwi derby competition - but it's not all bad news.
Christopher Reive shines a light on five players who could be on track for higher honours.
It was good to be back – and it appears the Blues are as well.
COMMENT: Crusaders in box seat after surprise advantage from opening weekend.
The Blues are back and all is right with the world. Who would have thought?
Eden Park saw the biggest Super Ruby crowd for Blue home game supporters since 2005.
COMMENT: The Blues made seeing live rugby again feel like welcoming back an old friend.
Beauden Barrett loses the individual battle with Dane Coles but wins war in Blues debut.
COMMENT: One key change could end up defining New Zealand's new competition.
This team has the potential to give this competition a real shake.
Rugby is back - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.
New emphasis on breakdown meant rugby's return was painstaking ... until the end.
Three men have been charged with offensive behaviour.
The cold never bothered them anyway.
Protests, rugby crowds, shopping ... level 1 means more traffic and crowds.
COMMENT: Eden Park will today host a soldout arena for the Blues and Hurricanes.
Will a NZ-only or trans-Tasman competition hold long-term appeal for fans and players?
Sunday's forecast for Auckland's return to Super Rugby.
It was time for some banter between the PM and her minister after a serious few months.
COMMENT: The return of NZ's national game represents another step towards normality
Last-gasp drop goal by late Highlanders call-up seals thrilling win in opener.
Bryn Gatland drop goal beats dad Warren's Chiefs in last minute thriller.